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Lalu Prasad Yadav family court appearance deferred in IRCTC scam case
A Delhi court has adjourned the formal framing of money laundering charges against former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi, and son Tejashwi Yadav until October 30. The proceedings in the Rouse Avenue Court involve the Lara Projects case, which is linked to an alleged IRCTC hotel tender scam.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleges that between 2005 and 2014, tenders for IRCTC hotels in Ranchi and Puri were manipulated to benefit Sujata Hotels. In exchange, the directors of Sujata Hotels allegedly transferred land in Patna to Delight Marketing Company Pvt. Ltd. (later renamed Lara Projects) at undervalued rates. The ED claims shares of this company were subsequently transferred to Rabri Devi and Tejashwi Yadav at minimal costs.
During the hearing, Tejashwi Yadav alleged that the family is facing political targeting by central agencies such as the ED and CBI. Additionally, the court noted that it would seek confirmation from the ED regarding Lalu Prasad Yadav's request for exemption from future appearances due to his health condition.
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Enforcement Directorate · Lalu Prasad Yadav · Rabri Devi · Rouse Avenue Court · Tejashwi Yadav
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Shares of Delight Marketing Company, later renamed Lara Projects, were transferred to Rabri Devi and Tejashwi Yadav at low prices. www.ibc24.in · www.millenniumpost.in
- [● 4 SOURCES] The formal framing of charges in the Lara Projects money laundering case has been deferred until October 30. hindi.news18.com · www.ibc24.in · www.millenniumpost.in · newsable.asianetnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Directors of Sujata Hotels transferred land in Patna to Delight Marketing Company Pvt. Ltd. at undervalued rates as a quid pro quo. www.ibc24.in · www.millenniumpost.in
- [● 3 SOURCES] The ED alleges that tenders for IRCTC hotels in Ranchi and Puri were manipulated between 2005 and 2014 to favor Sujata Hotels. samacharnama.com · www.ibc24.in · www.millenniumpost.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tejashwi Yadav alleged that the family is being targeted politically by central agencies including the ED and CBI. newsable.asianetnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The court will verify with the ED regarding Lalu Prasad Yadav's request for exemption from appearance based on his health. hindi.news18.com